Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2014 | Page 134

WEDDINGS Sweet Picture by Robert Longford SOMETHING Elegant glassware laden with handmade fudges and chocolate truffles. Trees made out of marshmallows and jelly beans. These are just some of the ‘Willy Wonka’ inspired creations available from the Island’s largest sweet shops. With over 60 years of providing the finest quality sweets treats, The Rock Shops in Sandown and Shanklin are the candy connoisseurs’ top choice when it comes to creating luxurious and delicious centrepieces and candy buffets for weddings and other events. The Rock Shops Events Co-ordinator and Sweetie Tree maker Laura Steen-Williams says: “Sweets have become a much larger part of weddings and I think that the feel good factor has a huge part to play in that. Sweets are fun and when put together in the right way can be a really elegant show stopping addition to a wedding. The new addition of the ‘Mini Tuck Shop Stand’ this year is a fabulous retro sweetie stand which holds over 12kg of sweets and serves between 70 and 100 guests at a cost of £120.00. For more information. The Rock Shop has been busier than ever and now has something sweet to suit every budget. Call 01983 862950 to speak to Laura or visit www.therockshopiow.co.uk 134 www.visitilife.com